de·gras
| \ dāˈgrä \
plural degras\
-äz
\
Definition of degras
1a
: a fatty substance obtained by pressing certain skins following the action of oxidized fish oil on them and used in dressing leather
— called also moellon
— see sod oil
b
: a mixture of this substance with other fats or fatty oils (as fish oils) or sometimes wool grease
2
: wool grease
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“Degras.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/degras. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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